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Home My WebLink AboutPZ 1999-06-24 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS JUNE 24, 1999 -7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard Davis at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Richard Davis Ted Nehring Ron Lueck Joe Tolbert ABSENT Don Bowen Doug Blue James Laubacher CITY STAFF Planning Director Recording Sec'y Asst Director PW Staff Engineer Marcy Ratcliff Valerie Taylor Kevin Miller Julia Skare 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MAY 27, 1999 APPROVED Mr. Lueck, seconded by Mr. Nehring, moved to approve the minutes of May 27, 1999. The motion carried unanimously. Page 1 6/24/99 P & Z Minutes 4. PS 99-05 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF TOMMY KLINE FOR A REPLAT TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 1-27, BLOCK 1, LOTS 1-25, BLOCK 2, LOTS 1-27, BLOCK 3 AND LOTS 1--41, BLOCK 4, HOLIDAY MEADOWS ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 5500 BLOCK OF HOLIDAY LANE) APPROVED Ms. Ratcliff explained that the applicant is requesting to replat 5 large lots along the east side of Holiday Lane, just south of North Richland Boulevard. The property contains 35.1075 acres and is proposed to be replatted into 120 lots. Based on the net acreage of 27.9410 acres the density of the subdivision is 4.29 units per acre. The proposed plat is in conformance with the approved Planned Development for single family detached housing (Ordinance 2335) for no more than 120 lots with an average lot size of 7,500 square feet. She explained the lot designations were the only issues outstanding relative to the plat and explained that the channel was labeled as "Block 5, Lot 1, Dedications" and the dedications label should be removed. Lots 28,29 & 30, Block 2 should be relabeled as Lots 25,24, & 23 respectively. The title block should be changed as well. Ms. Ratcliff stated that staff recommends approval of PS 99-05, a replat to be known as Lots 1 - 27, Block 1; Lots 1 - 25, Block 2; Lots 1- 27, Block 3 and Lots 1 - 41, Block 4, Holiday Meadows Addition, subject to changing the lot designation label on the plat and to the engineer's comments regarding engineering and construction plans. Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Tommy Kline presented his request and stated that he was aware the plat would not be filed until the necessary drainage easements and offsite easements were acquired. There was discussion at the time of zoning a traffic study had been required. This traffic study was conducted by Parsons Transportation Group, which stated that no significant traffic issues exist. Mr. Lueck asked if the study was conducted by a registered engineer; stating that he would like the engineer's seal number. Chairman Davis stated that a letter of opposition had been received from Mrs. Charles L. Worrell, 7216 Green Meadow Road and was made part of the record. Mr. Lueck read from the letter of opposition, which stated... "Green Meadow was never designed nor intended to carry near as much traffic as it presently does. Another residential area emptying onto Holiday Lane and with the widening of Page 2 6/24/99 P & Z Minutes Rufe Snow scheduled to begin next year... could visualize Holiday Lane, Green Meadow and Lola Drive becoming one big parking lot. Mr. Lueck stated that he could not vote for anything that will generate additional traffic on Holiday Lane. Chairman Davis reiterated staff's recommendation of approval and asked for a motion. Mr. Nehring, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, moved to approve PS 99-05 subject to changing the lot designation label on the plat and to the engineer's comments regarding engineering and construction plans. The motion carried with a vote of 3 - 1. Messrs. Nehring, Tolbert & Davis were in favor of the motion. Mr. Lueck was opposed. Page 3 6/24/99 P & Z Minutes 5. PS 99-17 CONSIDER REQUEST OF OWEN D. LONG & ASSOCIATES FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, SHERWOOD ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 7600 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD) APPROVED Ms. Ratcliff explained that this is a preliminary plat of 12, 911.85 square feet. The property is zoned C1-Commercial and fronts on Mid-Cities Boulevard just west of Abbott Avenue. The proposed plat is in conformance with the C1- Commercial District. The buildable area for a structure on this lot is 2205 square feet. The only outstanding issue is a 7.5' utility easement is required on the east property line to tie to the existing drainage and utility easement along the south property line. Staff recommends approval of PS 99-17 subject to the utility easement issue being addressed and to the engineer's comments regarding engineering and construction plans. Mr. Lueck, seconded by Mr. Nehring, moved to approve PS 99-17, requiring no additional easement beyond what the utilities would need. The motion carried unanimously. Page 4 6/24/99 P & Z Minutes 6. PZ 99-18 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JOHN BARFIELD FOR JEAN BARFIELD PROPERTIES FORA CHANGE OF ZONING ON TRACTS 10C2, 10D1, 10E & 10E1, OF THE T. PECK SURVEY, A-1209 FROM AG- AGRICULTURAL TO C1-COMMERCIAL. (LOCATED IN THE 8500 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD) APPROVED Ms. Ratcliff explained that this request is to rezone 4 tracts of land, totaling 9.387 acres from Agricultural to C1-Commercial The property fronts on Davis Boulevard and Precinct Line Road. The property is undeveloped and is not proposed to be platted at this time. The request is in conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. She explained that staff recommends approval of this zoning case. Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. John Barfield presented his request stating that the property is currently under contract with Oak Ridge Development. Seeing no additional proponents or opponents, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Nehring, seconded by Mr. Tolbert moved to approve PZ 99-18. The motion carried unanimously. Page 5 6/24/99 P & Z Minutes 7. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS Ms. Ratcliff stated that City Council has assigned the Planning and Zoning Commission the task of working the Strummer Drive land use and zoning issue conflicts and to propose amendments to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance for consideration. The Commission agreed to begin workshopping the issues on July 29, 1999. The Planning and Zoning Commission, per City Council request, would be addressing the remaining outstanding issues noted by the Land Use Ad-Hoc Committee. The issues include: architectural design review, screening walls, the masonry definition, alternatives to screening walls, buffer zones, dumpster and transfer stations screening and Subdivision Regulations. She stated that a consultant would be hired to assist the Commission and Staff in making a draft ordinance for consideration at a future public hearing. Also, City Council authorized Staff to begin putting together Requests for Proposals (RFP's) to update the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Master Thoroughfare Plan. Chairman Davis asked if any of the Commissioners would be involved in the selection of the consultant, stating he believes they should be. This information will be forwarded to the City Manager's Office. She stated City Council would be working on Phase II of the Sign and Landscaping Regulations. The Commissioners were informed of an additional workshop that will give an overview of the Commission's role, legal requirements and limitations. It will be presented by Dan Sefko of Dunkin, Sefko and Associates. Chairman Davis suggested inviting some of the surrounding cities for new and fresh ideas. The Commissioners suggested the workshops be changed to Tuesdays and decided the date would be determined at the next regular meeting. 8. ADJOURNMENT Having no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8: 1 0 p.m. C~I'~J)~ty 74/~/~ Ted Nehring, Jr., Secretary Richard Davis, Chairman ~ Page 6 6/24/99 P & Z Minutes